Definition
What is Independent distributor / broker in electronics sourcing?
A distributor that sources parts on the open market rather than direct from the manufacturer. Independents fill gaps when franchised stock is out or a part is obsolete, but their stock needs extra inspection because counterfeit risk is higher.
Related terms
Every part on your BOM, resolved automatically.
O2 reads a bill of materials end to end: it normalizes part numbers, checks lifecycle and compliance on every line, finds alternates, and drafts the quote.